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2001 Workhorse P320042Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2001 Workhorse P320042, most often about the parking brake. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage18kParking brake, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 19, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Workhorse P320042 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Parking brake10
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2001 Workhorse P320042 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle

Recall 01V-317 · Oct 4, 2001 · 5,011 vehicles

Risk. LOW U-BOLT TORQUE CAN RESULT IN U-BOLTS COMING LOOSE AND NOT PROPERLY RETAINING THE REAR AXLE TO THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Workhorse.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other P320042 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the P320042 median. How we score

'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What P320042 owners report

Recent parking brake complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE PARK-BRAKE AND PARK HAS FAILED TWICE ON MY 2001 MOTOR HOME ON A WORKHORSE CHASSIS. THE FIRST TIME UNDER WARRANTY AT 25,784 MILES AND THE SECOND AT 43,634. THE VEHICLE FREELY ROLLS WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THERE IS NO WAY TO STOP IT FROM ROLLING EXCEPT TO BLOCK THE TIRES. THIS MH HAS A GVW OF 18,000…
Complaint 10420722 · Aug 19, 2011 · 17,859 miles

Own a 2001 P320042?

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